Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2012 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parakeet Auklet Aethia psittacula | LC | breeding | 1974-2009 | 43,200 individuals | A4ii |
| Least Auklet Aethia pusilla | LC | breeding | 1974-2009 | 402,000 individuals | A4ii |
| Crested Auklet Aethia cristatella | LC | breeding | 1974-2009 | 186,000 individuals | A4ii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2012) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge | 22 |
| 1980 | Aleutian Islands | Wilderness | 21 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gareloi Island Colony (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gareloi-island-colony-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.